The Savoy Centre has recently delivered Microsoft's Digital Literacy programme and become a Microsoft Academy. An opening ceremony was held with Local MEP Michael Cashman and Stourbridge MP Linda Waltho cutting the ribbon.

What is Microsoft IT Academy?

The Microsoft IT Academy program is designed for accredited academic institutions worldwide. Today there are thousands of Microsoft IT Academies in more than 100 countries and regions. The program provides educators with the tools they need to effectively train students on Microsoft technologies, prepare students for the global economy, and create a skilled community. This subscription-based membership program offers curricula, courseware, and online learning for students focused on a profitable career path, life-long learning, and Microsoft certification.

Highlights of the program include:
• Access to a wide variety of Microsoft curricula and certifications
• Extensive teaching resources
• E-Learning courses for educators and students
• Software licenses for lab and classroom use
• A wide range of instruction, from computer basics to high-level programming and architecture
• Use of the Microsoft IT Academy logo and other marketing resources